All 9-R schools will participate in "early release" this Thursday (January 26, 2012) and Friday (January 27, 2012), as indicated on the attached 2011-2012 Academic Calendar.   On Thursday, some schools (not all) will be conducting parent/teacher conferences.  Buses will pick up students at their normal "early release" schedules.   For additional information regarding parent/teacher conferences at your school, please contact your school's administrators or administrative assistant(s).

DHS and Miller Middle School teachers will be participating in a two-day International Baccalaureate (IB) training in preparation of the new teaching methodology to be used at both schools during the 2012-13 academic year.   Due to the large number of teachers that will participate in this critical training, the Durango School District 9-R Administration and Board of Education have agreed to release students from DHS and Miller on Friday, February 10, 2012. In accordance with school board policy, students will still receive 175 days of quality instruction despite of thi

All Durango School District 9-R schools will be closed for the 2011-2012 Winter Break from February 20-24, 2012. 

Thank you to all the parents, families, students and community members who attended our SLC Fair Monday.  It was wonderful to meet the families of next year's 9th and 10th graders and showcase the choices we offer our students academically and creatively. 

If you were unable to attend the event, your student will receive a brochure at their school Tuesday, January 10th.  On the last page of the brochure is the official application for you and your student to complete and sign, indicating their SLC choice.   

A PDF version of the application can be downloaded here:
SLC application form
Applications are due to the appropriate counselor at your school by this Friday, January 13th.

Thank you again for your interest and support.  We look forward to serving you and your student's needs this year and in the future.

More information needed?
Please use the links below to learn more:
About the new DHS SLC's
Frequently Asked Questions
Submit a Question/Comment

SLC INFORMATIONAL FAIR MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH 
DHS Main Gym:  5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(SLC Preference Forms due January 13th)

9-R is pleased to announce the launch of three new Small Learning Communities (SLC) at Durango High School.  These SLCs have been designed and developed through a collaborative process with DHS staff, parents, students, and community members.   
Please use the links below to learn more:

About the new DHS SLC's
Frequently Asked Questions
Submit a Question/Comment

ATLAS SLC Information         
(Click here for the ATLAS presentation)

BASECAMP SLC Information    
(Click here for the BASECAMP presentation)

DAVINCI SLC Information
(Click here for the Davinci presentation)

THE BIG PICTURE
   (Click here for the Big Picture presentation)

SLC PREFERENCE FORM

Beginning in August 2012, all Freshman and Sophomores will have the opportunity to select from three different approaches to learning --- each providing the same rigorous content and standards required by Colorado State and Durango School District 9-R for course credit and graduation requirements.